GSU study suggests Atlanta Housing Authority demolition only shifted pockets of poverty (low income, section 8)

[koko339]

Atlanta Housing Authority demolition only shifted pockets of poverty | News Feature | News & Views | Creative Loafing Atlanta

"Relocation patterns among residents who participated in the GSU study — who came from Bankhead Courts, Bowen Homes, Herndon Homes, Hollywood Courts and the senior high-rises Palmer House and Roosevelt House — showed that most of them didn't move far. On average, the subjects relocated within three miles of their former homes, and tended to cluster in census tracts that are poorer than the city-wide average. Of 660 census tracts in the metro area, the study subjects moved to only 88 of them, 68 of which lie within Atlanta."

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by koko339

Atlanta Housing Authority demolition only shifted pockets of poverty | News Feature | News & Views | Creative Loafing Atlanta

"Relocation patterns among residents who participated in the GSU study — who came from Bankhead Courts, Bowen Homes, Herndon Homes, Hollywood Courts and the senior high-rises Palmer House and Roosevelt House — showed that most of them didn't move far. On average, the subjects relocated within three miles of their former homes, and tended to cluster in census tracts that are poorer than the city-wide average. Of 660 census tracts in the metro area, the study subjects moved to only 88 of them, 68 of which lie within Atlanta."

As previously noted, the idea that the former residents of the housing projects have left Atlanta en masse is hogwash, thus making the ridiculous Census results that Atlanta has only grown by 3000 residents between 2000 and 2010 extremely suspect.

[brownhornet]

You would think this would be common sense. Where else were they going to go other than low income housing considering most are on government assistance? Whereever the spots are with section 8 is where they went.

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D

[Mutiny77]

From reading the article, it appears to be a small step forward in improving these folks' lives. But I don't expect it to go much further beyond that, at least not simply as a result of razing the projects. As the article indicates, if the economy improves, things could get worse for them.

[BringBackCobain]

Originally Posted by waronxmas

As previously noted, the idea that the former residents of the housing projects have left Atlanta en masse is hogwash, thus making the ridiculous Census results that Atlanta has only grown by 3000 residents between 2000 and 2010 extremely suspect.

You need to actually educate yourself on the census results before making such statements. Atlanta's total population may have only increased by 3,000, but by no means was the city's population static. The white population increased by over 22,000, the Asian population increased by over 5,000, and the Hispanic population increased by over 3,000, while the black population decreased by over 28,000.

[johnatl]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

You need to actually educate yourself on the census results before making such statements. Atlanta's total population may have only increased by 3,000, but by no means was the city's population static. The white population increased by over 22,000, the Asian population increased by over 5,000, and the Hispanic population increased by over 3,000, while the black population decreased by over 28,000.

Why do you feel the need to be so damn rude to everyone? This was totally uncalled for.

[onemanarmy]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

You need to actually educate yourself on the census results before making such statements. Atlanta's total population may have only increased by 3,000, but by no means was the city's population static. The white population increased by over 22,000, the Asian population increased by over 5,000, and the Hispanic population increased by over 3,000, while the black population decreased by over 28,000.

I think his argument is based on sound principle. I'll use your example, if 28k blacks left the city, and this study states that basically none of the public housing tenants left Atlanta, which demographics of the 28,000 blacks decreased? Working Class, Middle Class, Upper Class? I highly doubt it was any, more than anything the 28k were never counted, since counting public housing (which has goverment data) was easier in 2000 than going down and knocking door to door on Hollywood Ct, Vine City, Campbellton Rd etc, in 2010.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by koko339

"Relocation patterns among residents who participated in the GSU study — who came from Bankhead Courts, Bowen Homes, Herndon Homes, Hollywood Courts and the senior high-rises Palmer House and Roosevelt House — showed that most of them didn't move far. On average, the subjects relocated within three miles of their former homes, and tended to cluster in census tracts that are poorer than the city-wide average. Of 660 census tracts in the metro area, the study subjects moved to only 88 of them, 68 of which lie within Atlanta."

They may not have moved far but they certainly have a much higher quality of life. Those new AHA apartments are deluxe and as nice as anything you see in the private sector. In fact, they are a whole lot better than many private apartment complexes.

It's pretty amazing that in a city of 400,000, 50,000 are clients of the Atlanta Housing Authority. That's one in every eight residents.

You tax-paying residents better get cracking. There are bills to pay!

[waronxmas]

Originally Posted by onemanarmy

I think his argument is based on sound principle. I'll use your example, if 28k blacks left the city, and this study states that basically none of the public housing tenants left Atlanta, which demographics of the 28,000 blacks decreased? Working Class, Middle Class, Upper Class? I highly doubt it was any, more than anything the 28k were never counted, since counting public housing (which has goverment data) was easier in 2000 than going down and knocking door to door on Hollywood Ct, Vine City, Campbellton Rd etc, in 2010.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by BringBackCobain

You need to actually educate yourself on the census results before making such statements. Atlanta's total population may have only increased by 3,000, but by no means was the city's population static. The white population increased by over 22,000, the Asian population increased by over 5,000, and the Hispanic population increased by over 3,000, while the black population decreased by over 28,000.

This is called "begging the question."

Originally Posted by johnatl

Why do you feel the need to be so damn rude to everyone? This was totally uncalled for.

Not everyone, just those who dare question anything concerning the "Caucasinazation" of the city of Atlanta.